The Dragon Knight of Canterlot City

by Wildcard25

The Welcome Party

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The next morning, Spike was on his way to school while thinking about all that went down last night. From taking on a member of the Children of Sanguine, rescuing Sunset Shimmer, and even getting a kiss from her. But he was also concerned about hearing that the Children of Sanguine were being led by actual vampires.

'If real vampires are running about this city leading one of the gangs here I need to be extra careful now.' he thought to himself until Drakon snapped him out of it.

“Hey, don't fret about that now!” he began, “Instead you should thinking about how close you got with Sunset last night. You saved her and got a kiss out of it. And compared to the other girls she gave you a real one.”

“I know,” Spike admitted, while blushing from the memory, “They felt so soft. So that's what it was like to get a real kiss.”

“Pretty awesome, ain't it?” Drakon nudged him.

“Yeah. I mean I only dreamed of how it would actually feel. A girls lips against mine.” Spike smiled

“Hey, if you're lucky maybe the others will give you the same treatment as well.”

“Drakon, let's not rush that!” Spike replied getting flustered.

As Spike continued onward towards school he wasn't aware that someone had been watching him from around a corner.

'That bastard thinks he can live a happy life, well he's dead wrong!' he thought, 'And soon, he'll just be dead.'


Soon Spike arrived at Everfree Academy, and upon entering the building he saw Twilight and the others who appeared to have been waiting for him. When they saw Spike enter, they raced over to him except Sunset who walked casually over.

“Hey, there's the superstar!” Rainbow cheered, as the girls gathered around Spike much to his confusion.

“What're you talking about, Rainbow?” Spike asked confused.

“Now there's no need to be modest, sugarcube,” Applejack said leaning into him, “Go on an' give yourself a pat on the back for whatcha did.”

“What I did?” Spike continued to ask until Fluttershy spoke up.

“Sunset told us what you did for her last night.”

“How you took on a member of the Children of Sanguine while protecting her.” Pinkie added with a grin.

Spike looked to the girl, “Sunset?”

“Sorry, Spike. But I just couldn't keep that a secret from them.” Sunset admitted with a shrug.

Twilight smiled and nodded, “I knew you were a hero.”

Spike flinched from being called that while hoping they wouldn't know of his secret identity, “Hero's still such a strong word, Twilight. I saw a friend was in trouble and I jumped in to help.”

“Even so, what you did was once again so chivalrous.” Rarity swooned, “I'm actually jealous I wasn't the one you were saving.”

“Well, don't get any ideas like throwing yourself in harms way hoping Spike'll be there to help you.” Applejack warned her.

“Perish the thought, Applejack!” Rarity gasped, “I may love a good fantasy scenario such as that, but I would never stoop to that low by throwing myself into danger just to be rescued.”

“Just makin' sure.” Applejack shrugged.

“Does anyone else know about this?” Spike asked in concern.

“Just us.” Sunset assured him.

“Well, good. The last thing I want is people around here hearing I fought a gang member and lived.” Spike replied.

“Hey, if I were you I'd be proud of it.” Rainbow patted his shoulder.

“Maybe, but I'd rather not have that rep hanging over my shoulder here.”

“He brings a good point,” Twilight nodded, “So come on, let's get to class.” and so they all headed for their homerooms.


The day went on like normal until school let out. Before Spike was prepared to head out, Twilight caught up to him.

“Spike, hey!”

Spike looked back to her, “Oh, hi, Twilight.”

“Are you heading out now?”

“Kinda.”

“Well, before you go could you take a walk with me?” she asked smiling.

Spike blushing at the sight of the girls smile couldn't bare to say no, “Sure, ok.”

“Great!” Twilight said taking his hand, and they walked.

As Twilight led Spike on, he noticed the lack of activity going around in the club rooms or even the track.

“Are all the clubs on break today?” he asked Twilight.

“Something like that.” she replied, as they kept walking.

Spike noticed Twilight had been walking him closer to the gymnasium, “Twilight were you just planning to walk me around the school? I know where everything is already.”

“Oh, I know. There's just something I have to show you.”

“Show me what?”

“You'll see.” Twilight winked.

Spike felt curious as Twilight opened the gymnasium doors and was suddenly met with the sounds of popping and streamers and balloons released.

Welcome to Everfree Academy, Spike!”

Spike looked around seeing the whole gymnasium was decorated for a party with tables set up with refreshments and food, a photo booth, instruments set up on the stage, and hanging above was a big sign reading 'Welcome Spike'. He saw everyone from school was gathered from students to even the faculty. Spike spotted among the students present were Thorax and Button who gave him a thumbs up. And when he saw Principal Celestia and Vice Principal Luna present they smiled and nodded. Spike then spotted the rest of Twilight's friends hurrying over.

“What's this?” Spike asked surprised.

“The welcome party you were promised when you became a full time student.” Sunset reminded him.

“Surprise!” Pinkie cheered, “Sorry it took so long to put this together. But I wanted to make sure it was extra super special for you.”

“Wow,” Spike gasped, “I don't know what to say. Thank you.”

“Anytime, Spike.” Twilight smiled.

“Come on, ya'll, let's get this party started!” Applejack announced, as they all cheered.

And so the party was under way with Spike once again getting to know more of the students in school that he hadn't had a chance to get to know yet. And like before he was really hitting it off with them.

As Spike walked around greeting more of the guests, someone announced to him, “Hold it!”

Spike jumped before freezing in place, until he saw a girl about Twilight and her friends age run over. She had short light gray hair, and wore sunglasses. She came running over with a camera in hand, “I've waited for this opportunity, and now it has dawned on me. A chance to photograph our newest student!” she declared with passion.

“Right. And you are?” Spike asked.

“Oh, how rude of me. I am Photo Finish; I am the best photographer in the Photography Club. If I see something photogenic I must capture it!”

“I see.”

“And you Mr. Obsidian, will be the pinnacle of my career!” Photo continued before snapping her fingers, “Violet! Pixel! It's time to make The Magicks!”

Zipping over were Photo Finish's two assistants Violet Blurr and Pixel Pizzaz who began setting up lighting equipment and applying makeup to Spike.

“Hey, hold on!” Spike protested until Photo Finish announced.

“Hold that pose!” she announced once again making Spike freeze in place. And so she began snapping pictures of Spike with her camera from all sorts of angles, “Yes! Yes! Good! Yes! No! No! Yes! More the side! Now the other side! Fabulous! Enough! You go!” she motioned to her assistants who took down the lighting and zipped off leaving Spike stunned, “These will make excellent photos for our yearbook. I go!” she zipped off.

The girls went to Spike, “Are you ok, Spike?” Fluttershy asked concerned.

“Fine. Just seeing a bit of spots from all that flash photography.” Spike answered while blinking a few times while Drakon chuckled.

“We're terribly sorry, Spike,” Rarity apologized, “Photo Finish is quite eccentric when it comes to photography, but she means well.”

“Right.”

“Come on, let's show you more.” Twilight said, as they showed Spike around more of the party.

Spike continued to enjoy himself as he had punch with Thorax and Button, conversed with Octavia and some of the others from his classes. He even managed to squeeze a bit of time to talk with the principals and the faculty who once again wondered how he was doing around school outside their classrooms. Spike smiled to himself enjoying the party they all threw for him, until he felt a small tug on his sleeve. He looked and saw Twilight who spoke.

“Can I borrow you for a moment?”

Spike agreeing followed Twilight where they stepped outside the gymnasium and in the hallway, “So what's up, Twilight?”

“Well, I wanted to know how you're enjoying the party?”

“I'm loving it. It is the first time I've ever been to one before.” he answered.

“I'm glad to see it's to your liking,” Twilight smiled, “As Pinkie said, she went all out to make sure this party was the best that you deserved.”

“And I'm so grateful to her, and everyone for making me feel so welcome. Especially you, Twilight.”

Twilight twirled one of her bangs blushing, “Well, sure. Although if you can believe it, I used to have no interest in such things as parties or even friends.”

“Wait, what?” Spike asked.

“Yeah, it's kinda embarrassing, but it's true. Before I met Sunset or any of the girls I wasn't exactly a social girl,” Twilight explained, “In the beginning all I had were my books.”

“Books?” Spike blinked.

“Yeah. I was more interested in reading, studying, and science, and saw things like making friends as a distraction.”

“In other words you were a total shut in.” Spike called it.

“Yeah. But when I enrolled at Everfree Academy I was mostly focused on improving my academic standing, until Principal Celestia asked me to meet with her. While we talked she commended me on how extraordinary my grades were, but said I was lacking in socializing. As I tried to explain my reasons, she insisted that I try taking my nose out of the books and actually speak to people outside her or my family. Not wanting to disappoint her I did what she instructed me to do and tried to make friends.”

“And how did it work out?”

“Well, I met Pinkie, Applejack, and the others before and while they were nice to me, a part of me felt they were a bit odd. But eventually I stopped thinking with my head and started seeing they were all a nice bunch of girls. And so I had real friends and made so many more since then.” Twilight smiled in nostalgia.

“Wow,” Spike replied, “So before the girls you had no one to call a friend?”

“Well, not exactly. The only other one in my life I considered a friend was my older brother Shining Armor.”

“You have a brother?”

“I do. He's grown up with a wife and child.”

“And who're they?”

“Well, he married his high school sweetheart Cadence who was my old sitter, and the older sister I always wanted. And together they had Flurry Heart. She's the most adorable baby you'd ever seen.” Twilight smiled bright.

“So what does your brother do for a living?” Spike wondered.

“He's a police officer.”

Spike's eyes widened a bit, “He's a cop?”

“That's right. And proud of it.”

“I hope he's not one of the cops that would prefer to slack off than do his job.” Spike said.

“He's nothing like that,” Twilight assured him, “He genuinely tries his hardest to keep the streets safe.”

“Well, at least there's one good cop I know trying to make a difference.” Spike said relieved.

“Yeah. Even though we all worry about him, he manages to come home after his shift.” Twilight said just as relieved.

“Yeah, it's a scary place out in the city. Especially at night,” Spike added, as the two sat smiling at each other, “It's been really nice getting to know you so much since I started attending here, Twilight.”

“Same, Spike. I'm glad I met you,” the two stared at each other before coming back to their senses, “We should probably get back to the party.”

“Agreed.” Spike nodded, as they rejoined everyone in the festivity.

Soon Twilight and her friends were on the stage next to the instruments with Sunset and Rainbow on guitars, Rarity on keytar, Fluttershy on tambourine, Pinkie on drums, Applejack on bass, while twilight was by the mic and spoke into it.

“Hello, Everfree Academy! We are the Rainbooms!” the students cheered, as Spike who was up front looked up at them amazed.

'Wow, they're also a band?' he thought.

“Wild.” Drakon marveled.

Rainbow spoke into the mic, “This one's going out to our newest student and friend. Spike Obsidian!”

The crowd of students cheered and applauded for Spike as all eyes were on him.

“One-two-three!” Rainbow announced, as the girls began playing and sang.

(Believe in Us)

Spike listened to the girls rock and sing while feeling moved by them as his fellow classmates were, 'It's as if they're reaching right into my soul.' he thought happily.

He knew if there was anybody at Everfree Academy he could always believe in it was these girls he knew as the Rainbooms.


As it got late, everyone was packing it in and headed for home. Spike decided to walk Twilight home feeling it would be best.

“I appreciate you walking me home, Spike. I mean after what Sunset told us about what happened to you guys it kinda makes me nervous traveling alone.” Twilight feared.

“Don't even think about it,” Spike calmed her, “Just focus on the fact it's a nice night for a walk.”

“Yeah, you're right.” Twilight agreed smiling, as they continued on.

As they walked further, Spike started feel the air was tense and even Drakon knew something was up, “Something's following you guys.” he told Spike.

Spike looked around before stopping much to Twilight's surprise, “Spike, what's wrong?”

“Shh. We're being followed.” Spike whispered.

“By who?” Twilight asked nervous.

“That's what I'd like to know.” Spike squinted as he surveyed the scene, until he felt something running up close to him.

He spun around and grabbed the arm of his attacker that tried to cut down him and Twilight. To Spike's shock the one who tried to assault them was none other than Shadow Storm; his longest tormentor from his old school. And needless to say he was not looking happy.

“Shadow!” Spike frowned.

“Obsidian.” Shadow smirked.

Spike pushed him off and away, “Why're you here?” the young man demanded.

“One reason only. To end you for good!” Shadow growled.

Spike frowned, “I'm not afraid of you anymore, Shadow. You're just a spineless dick who bullies others to feel good about yourself because you're truly nothing but a waste of space!”

Shadow's hatred grew deeper before yelling, “I'll kill you!” he ran at Spike again with his knife ready to stab Spike but he intercepted and knocked the knife out of his hand.

The two boys started grappling trying to overpower the other, until Twilight ran over and started whacking Shadow's shoulder with one of her hard cover books.

“Get away from Spike, you monster!”

“Get lost, bitch!” Shadow whacked Twilight back causing her to knock her head into a nearby tree making her pass out.

“Twilight!” Spike shouted before glaring at Shadow.

“And you're next!” Shadow spat.

'I'm done holding back against this asshole. He's through!” Spike thought angrily, as he channeled his energy into his fist before throwing it back, and announced, “Go to hell!” he slugged Shadow so hard it literally sent him flying off.

When Spike realized what he did he surprised himself, “Oh, God. I literally sent him flying!”

“Hey, it's like you said. He was an asshole,” Drakon reminded him, “Whatever happens to him now it was his own fault for messing with someone he shouldn't have messed with.”

Spike knowing Drakon was right decided to let it be. He then ran to Twilight and propped her up, “Twilight! Twilight, wake up!”

Twilight groaned before opening her eyes, “Spike?”

“Oh, thank goodness.” he sighed in relief.

“What happened? Where's Shadow?” she looked around.

“I sent him running.” Spike lied.

“You did?”

“Yeah. I was done being his punching bag like I used to be. So I stuck it to him and he ran like the coward he always was.”

Twilight smiled, “You saved me again.”

“Well, you had the guts to come to my defense too.” Spike commended her.

“Not that I did much. I got knocked out.” Twilight sighed.

Spike smiled, and used similar words that she said to him when he felt he didn't do much when he first saved her, “Even if you didn't deal any hard blows, you were willing to step up and confront who was trying to do me harm.”

Twilight hearing those words shed a few happy tears, before hugging Spike, “Thank you, Spike.”

Spike hugged her back, “No problem. Now, let's get you home.” Twilight nodded, as they continued on.

They soon arrived at Twilight's place. Twilight looked up and noticed part of the window drapes look slightly moved as if someone was peeking through it, before quickly hiding, 'Mom and dad.' she thought embarrassed.

“So this is where you live?” Spike asked.

“Yeah. I may have to invite you over some time. My parents are dying to meet you.” Twilight chuckled.

“They are?”

“Oh, yes. But I'll give you the heads up when the time comes.”

“Ok. Thanks, Twilight.” Spike said, as he was ready to leave only for Twilight to lean in and kiss Spike's lips.

This made Drakon watched excitedly, before the two teens parted, “Thank you, Spike. For everything.” she said with a blush before heading inside.

Spike touched his lips before smiling and headed off for home, “Man I'm good.”


Meanwhile back in the city, outside a warehouse some men were approaching a tanker truck. They stopped and saw the tanker had a hole in it and saw some glowing ooze substance dripping from it and onto the ground.

“What the hell?!” one asked.

“Something's landed into the tanker!”

“Look there!” another pointed at some foot prints of the glowing substance leading away from the scene.

“Someone got covered in Radiation X.” another said.

“And this was supposed to get to the lab! What'll we tell the doc now?”

“How about the truth?” one suggested.

“Oh, that's good. Tell him someone's landed in the chemical and is out free!” another answered sarcastically.

“Hey, with any luck whoever fell into it will die from it. The odds are in that field.” one calmed them as they decided to go with those odds and clean everything up.

Meanwhile the one who landed in the tanker was none other than Shadow Storm, who after getting punched flying had ended up landing inside the tanker containing whatever chemical was being shipped. He stumbled away from the warehouse and into an alley groaning, as he looked at his hand that was turning purple and oozy.

“What-what's happening to me?” he asked, as his ooze hand fell from his body and watched as more purple goo dripped off him and onto the ground. He ran to a nearby window on the side of a building and saw in what little reflection he could see was his body had turned a mix of purple and dark purple and looked like an ooze person.

“No! No!! NOOOO!!!!!” he screamed.

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